Sub Product
Ready-to-Eat Nabak Kimchi, Traditional Nabak Kimchi
Raw Materials
Fresh Korean Radish, Fresh Napa Cabbage
HS Code
200599
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Nabak Kimchi market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 17 exporter companies and 9 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 229 supplier- and manufacturer-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Global Supplier & Manufacturer Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Nabak Kimchi
Analyze 229 supplier-linked transactions across the top 1 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Nabak Kimchi.
Nabak Kimchi Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Nabak Kimchi: China (+11.1%).
Nabak Kimchi Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Nabak Kimchi transaction unit prices: China (0.76 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | +11.1% | 229 | 0.57 USD / kg (70,800 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (94,400 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (105,600 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (80,400 kg) | 0.68 USD / kg (98,400 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (105,600 kg) |
Nabak Kimchi Global Supply Chain Coverage
26 companies
17 exporters and 9 importers are mapped for Nabak Kimchi.
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Nabak Kimchi Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
17 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Nabak Kimchi. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Nabak Kimchi Top Exporters, Manufacturers, and Supplier Profiles
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(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Philippines, United States
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Mustard Greens Kimchi, Nabak Kimchi +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Mustard Greens Kimchi, Cubed Radish Kimchi +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Mustard Greens Kimchi +5
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Dried Gluten Free Pasta, Dried Radishes +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Philippines, United States
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Cubed Radish Kimchi, Mustard Greens Kimchi +5
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Cabbage Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Cubed Radish Kimchi +4
Nabak Kimchi Global Exporter Coverage
17 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Nabak Kimchi (HS Code 200599) in 2024
For Nabak Kimchi in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 128,786,046 kg | 365,499,660.31 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 124,738,090 kg | 278,243,026.466 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 127,679,907.665 kg | 232,477,533.332 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 50,599,987.191 kg | 178,125,934 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 80,835,401 kg | 155,589,398 USD |
| 6 | Poland | 59,445,135 kg | 144,450,634 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 44,890,550.081 kg | 140,746,853.88 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 63,249,833.46 kg | 131,302,672.348 USD |
| 9 | United States | 69,019,870 kg | 110,707,951 USD |
| 10 | Mexico | 40,349,343 kg | 93,529,106 USD |
Nabak Kimchi Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Nabak Kimchi Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
9 importer companies are mapped for Nabak Kimchi demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Nabak Kimchi Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
9 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Nabak Kimchi.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Nabak Kimchi (HS Code 200599) in 2024
For Nabak Kimchi in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 378,985,641.237 kg | 752,975,992 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 178,252,491.58 kg | 470,957,340.421 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 165,653,120 kg | 358,144,072.64 USD |
| 4 | South Korea | 415,277,027.118 kg | 303,747,862 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 95,757,781.993 kg | 228,372,859.181 USD |
| 6 | Belgium | 59,221,816.291 kg | 167,316,455.63 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 54,156,799 kg | 143,636,909.287 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 53,741,761.656 kg | 142,036,410.273 USD |
| 9 | Australia | 57,808,598.87 kg | 110,112,425.76 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 31,342,194.498 kg | 68,129,463.912 USD |
Nabak Kimchi Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFermented (Refrigerated)
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product
Market
Nabak-kimchi is a watery kimchi style within the broader global kimchi category, typically traded as a refrigerated, ready-to-eat fermented vegetable product. International trade in packaged kimchi is strongly associated with South Korea’s export industry, while large-scale production in China is relevant as an origin for imports into South Korea. Major destination markets for South Korean kimchi exports include Japan and the United States, with additional distribution into European gateways such as the Netherlands. Global demand dynamics are influenced by the internationalization of Korean cuisine and the mainstreaming of fermented-food consumption in modern retail and foodservice channels.
Market GrowthGrowing (recent years)expanding international demand for packaged kimchi in modern retail and foodservice channels
Major Producing Countries
- South KoreaTraditional origin and a major producer/exporter of packaged kimchi products (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Korea Customs Service-reported statistics via official communications).
- ChinaKey origin for kimchi imports into South Korea; industrial-scale production supports price-competitive supply (Korea Customs Service-reported imports referenced in Korean official and media summaries).
Major Exporting Countries
- South KoreaKimchi exports reported at record levels in 2024; shipped to many markets including Japan, the United States, and the Netherlands (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs via Korea.net).
- ChinaDominant source of South Korea’s kimchi imports, indicating export capability in the broader kimchi/fermented-vegetable segment (Korea Customs Service-reported trade summaries).
Major Importing Countries
- JapanTop destination by volume for South Korean kimchi exports in 2024 (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs via Korea.net).
- United StatesTop destination for South Korean kimchi exports and supported by large-scale modern retail distribution (Korea.net).
- NetherlandsAmong top destinations for South Korean kimchi exports; functions as a European distribution gateway (Korea.net).
- CanadaAmong notable destinations for South Korean kimchi exports (Korea.net).
- AustraliaIncluded among top destinations for South Korean kimchi exports (Korea.net).
Supply Calendar
- Republic of Korea:Oct, Nov, DecLate autumn is traditionally associated with kimjang (collective kimchi-making), while commercial production supports year-round availability (UNESCO).
Specification
Major VarietiesNabak-kimchi (water kimchi)
Physical Attributes
- Watery, brined kimchi style with thinly sliced radish and napa/Chinese cabbage; typically lightly spicy and served chilled (Britannica).
Compositional Metrics
- Codex Standard for Kimchi includes reference composition limits such as salt (sodium chloride) content of 1.0–4.0% m/m and total acidity (as lactic acid) not more than 1.0% m/m for kimchi products covered by the standard (Codex Alimentarius, CXS 223-2001).
- Fermentation temperature is a key control variable influencing microbial succession and metabolite profiles in kimchi fermentation, supporting the use of temperature-managed ripening and cold storage in commercial supply chains (peer-reviewed literature via PMC).
Grades
- Codex Standard for Kimchi (CXS 223-2001) provides internationally referenced definitions, composition/quality criteria, permitted additives (by GMP limits), and labeling/hygiene references used as trade and compliance anchors for kimchi-style products (FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius).
Packaging
- Fermentation may occur before or after packaging into appropriate containers; packaging and labeling practices are referenced to Codex labeling and hygiene texts (Codex Alimentarius, CXS 223-2001).
ProcessingLactic acid fermentation of salted/brined vegetables; product quality depends on salt level, acidity development, and temperature control during ripening and storage (Codex Alimentarius; peer-reviewed literature via PMC).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Raw vegetables procurement (napa/Chinese cabbage, radish, aromatics) -> trimming/slicing -> salting/brining -> seasoning and mixing -> fermentation/ripening (temperature managed) -> packaging (brine-containing) -> refrigerated distribution
Demand Drivers
- Expansion of Korean cuisine (“K-food”) in overseas markets and wider availability through modern retail channels (e.g., large US distributors) (Korea.net).
- Consumer interest in fermented foods and convenient ready-to-eat side dishes, supporting growth in retail and foodservice use (Korea.net; Codex kimchi standard establishes an internationally recognized product definition).
Temperature
- Temperature management is central to controlling fermentation pace and final sensory profile; lower temperatures support slower fermentation while higher temperatures accelerate microbial and metabolite shifts (peer-reviewed literature via PMC).
- Refrigerated distribution is typically used to slow continued fermentation and preserve texture and quality consistency in trade.
Shelf Life
- Nabak-kimchi is typically ready to eat within a few days and keeps for about 1–2 weeks in common culinary descriptions, reflecting a relatively short shelf life compared with some other fermented foods (Britannica).
- Shelf life and quality windows are strongly dependent on hygiene controls and temperature management during storage and distribution (Codex hygiene/HACCP guidance; peer-reviewed literature via PMC).
Risks
Food Safety HighKimchi-style products are made from raw vegetables and rely on controlled fermentation rather than a terminal kill step; inadequate hygiene, poor process control, or contaminated inputs can trigger food-safety incidents, recalls, and import disruptions. This risk is amplified in global trade where microbiological criteria and compliance expectations may differ across importing markets.Operate an HACCP-based food safety system, validate sanitation and raw-material controls, and apply microbiological criteria consistent with Codex guidance; monitor key fermentation controls (salt/acidity/temperature) to reduce hazard likelihood.
Cold Chain MediumTemperature abuse accelerates fermentation dynamics, shifting microbial and metabolic profiles and potentially causing rapid quality degradation (texture softening, excessive sourness) and reduced commercial shelf life during long-distance distribution.Maintain continuous refrigeration, use temperature monitoring/alarms, and align production acidity targets with expected transit and retail dwell times.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFormulations may include ingredients and additive classes that face different regulatory limits and labeling requirements by market (e.g., permitted additives under GMP, allergen declarations where seafood-based seasonings are used), creating border-hold and relabeling risk.Build market-specific specifications and labels referencing Codex definitions where applicable, and verify additive/allergen compliance for each destination market prior to shipment.
Climate MediumRaw-vegetable supply (especially napa/Chinese cabbage and radish) is exposed to climate variability that can disrupt availability and pricing, affecting input costs for kimchi processors and potentially reducing export competitiveness in price-sensitive segments.Diversify sourcing regions, use forward contracts where feasible, and invest in storage and procurement strategies that reduce exposure to seasonal supply shocks.
Sustainability
- Cold-chain energy use: refrigerated storage and transport are commonly relied upon to slow fermentation and stabilize quality, linking trade viability to energy costs and refrigeration emissions intensity.
- Packaging and brine handling: watery kimchi formats (including nabak-kimchi) increase packaging and leak-prevention requirements and can raise end-of-life plastic waste concerns in export markets.
FAQ
What is nabak-kimchi and how is it different from common cabbage kimchi?Nabak-kimchi is a watery “water kimchi” style that looks like a pink-tinged brined soup, typically made with thinly sliced radish and napa/Chinese cabbage and only minimal heat. It is generally described as becoming ready within a few days and keeping for around 1–2 weeks, which is relatively short for fermented foods (Encyclopaedia Britannica).
Is there an international standard used as a reference for kimchi in trade and compliance?Yes. The Codex Alimentarius has a Codex Standard for Kimchi (CXS 223-2001) that defines kimchi and includes composition and quality criteria, permitted additive classes (limited by GMP), and references to Codex hygiene and labeling texts (FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius).
Why does temperature control matter so much for kimchi-style products in global distribution?Fermentation is biologically active and temperature strongly affects microbial succession and metabolite development in kimchi fermentation; higher temperatures speed changes while lower temperatures slow them. In trade, refrigerated handling helps slow ongoing fermentation to preserve texture, flavor balance, and shelf-life consistency over long distribution chains (peer-reviewed literature via PMC).
Sources
Nabak Kimchi Country Coverage for Suppliers, Manufacturers, Export Flows, and Prices
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China
South Korea
United States
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Japan
Australia
Germany
Canada
Hong Kong
Singapore
Panama
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Raw materials: Fresh Korean Radish, Fresh Napa Cabbage
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